Eleanor Clarke Slagle

Eleanor Clarke Slagle (1870–1942) is a founding member of AOTA and one of the
profession’s earliest proponents. In 1911, she attended a course sponsored by
the Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy and Hull House that taught
occupations and amusements to staff working at state institutions. She directed
occupational therapy research for the State of Illinois; trained therapists at
the Henry B. Favill School of Occupations; and served as the director of the
Bureau of Occupational Therapy, New York Department of Mental Hygiene. She
served as AOTA’s President (1919–1920), Vice-President, and
Secretary-Treasurer. AOTA created the Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship Award
to honor members of AOTA who have creatively contributed to the development of
the body of knowledge of the profession through research, education, or
clinical practice. Read more about the Henry B. Favill School of Occupations
and Slagle.

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the 100 influential people

In honor of the Centennial, learn about 100 people who influenced occupational therapy’s 100 year history.